Malmaison, the iconic boutique hotel brand, announces the appointment of Benjamin Bel as the new General Manager of Malmaison Aberdeen. Benjamin brings to Malmaison more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality and catering industry. Benjamin joins Malmaison Aberdeen from BaxterStorey, where he held the position of Operations Manager for the past 18 months. In his new … [Read more...]
Lack of dry January leaves £1m hole in York hotel bookings
Figures from Best Western Great Britain show how badly impacted some tourist hotspots have been by the recent flooding, with York hotel business down £1 million in January alone. Occupancy in the city – parts of which were flooded over the Christmas and New Year period – was down 12.6% for the month and revenue was down 11.5% - equating to £947,115 in lost business. This … [Read more...]
Neil Braude joins The Bailey’s Hotel, London as General Manager
The Bailey’s Hotel London is excited to announce that experienced hotelier Neil Braude has been appointed General Manager, following an extensive £7.5 million refurbishment of the beautiful Victorian hotel. Neil joins The Bailey’s Hotel at a very exciting time in its history and has been brought in to elevate the property’s overall position as an original Kensington icon. … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL Hotels honoured with a host of BDRC Continental accreditations
A dozen hotels within Redefine|BDL Hotels’ portfolio have been awarded prestigious BDRC Continental Gold Standard Accreditations. The 12 properties, which are managed by the UK’s largest independent hotel management company, have been granted the accreditation by achieving excellent VenueVerdict Scores throughout 2015. Redefine|BDL Hotels was also presented with the Gold … [Read more...]
Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, Grenada celebrate being voted one of the Top Ten Hotels in the World
With its reputation for combining five-star service and luxury within a relaxed and intimate environment, Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa has been named one of the Top Ten Hotels in the World by CNN in the United States. Calabash has been ranked as ninth in the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ category alongside other world-class hotels such as Umaid Bhawan Palace in … [Read more...]